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Quantity

400 Tests

Sample Type

Serum

Description

For the quantitative determination of total cholesterol in human serum. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in blood, bile, and brain tissue. It serves as a precursor to bile acids, steroids, and vitamin D. The determination of serum cholesterol is a major aid in the diagnosis and classification of lipemias. Other conditions such as hepatic thyroid diseases influence cholesterol levels.